Deccan Herald · 17 Sept, 22:22

POCSO presumption of guilt not absolute, prosecution version no gospel truth: Supreme Court

Supreme Court clarifies POCSO Act presumptions aren’t absolute, acquits man convicted of child abuse after evidence gaps found. Court stresses fair trial norms over statutory presumptions.

Once the prosecution’s case shows 'evidential emptiness,' lacks credibility or borders on perversity, the presumption loses its force, the bench said.